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I am a stealth geek

I would think that, by now, I would be accustomed to the surprised looks I get when I join in a conversation about Star Trek captains (Picard was the best. Stop arguing.) or Wheel of Time characters, but I still occasionally get puzzled by the surprise. I think it’s because I truly believe that I’m a total geek. (Well, okay. The nerd/geek/dork test says I’m pure nerd, but I’m going to own geek culture anyhow.)

Here’s why I believe in my heart of hearts that I’m a geek:

I LOVE reading epic fantasy (my username at MIT was arwen. Do I really need to say more?).

I hate not having admin rights on a computer.

I have a slashdot login.

I lived on the “geeky” side of campus when I went to MIT.

Speaking of which, I did go to one of the geekiest schools in the country.

When I was in IT, when a new server came I would immediately want to open it up to see the components.

My favorite TV shows and movies usually have to do with magic, dragons, superheroes, sci fi, aliens, or whatnot. I am a HUGE Joss Whedon fan.

I play video games for fun.

I deeply love intellectual debates.

I WILL correct you if you’re wrong.

Despite being a bit geeky deep down (a bit – who am I kidding?), I don’t necessarily come across as one. I have some theories as to this as well:

I am an extrovert. Quite massively so.

I love talking to people.

I currently work in marketing.

I wear make-up.

I smell kinda good. (I wear perfume. “Good” is subjective.)

I don’t wear glasses (during the day).

I dress somewhat stylishly (yay Nordstrom stylists).

I have a Nordstrom stylist.

I’m really into exercise and physical fitness.

I once played a ditz in drama club and high school and I have NEVER gotten rid of some of those mannerisms. Sigh.

All that said, I could be completely wrong. What do you guys think? (I will return to less narcissistic posts in the future, I swear.)

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Ahhh you are a geek in wolves clothing 🙂 Nothing wrong with that at all. I on the other hand take my moments – sometimes you would never know – unless that day I am wearing one of my many”geek chic” T-shirts. Eventually people figure it out though – I can only go so long before something geek slips out …. oh well 🙂